Posts tagged Kobo Arc review

The Kobo Arc has been selling well since its recent launch in Canada, propelled largely by its retail presence at Canadian book chain Indigo, where it undercuts the Google Nexus on price, and by a decently impressive spec sheet. I had the chance to speak with a few Kobo Arc customers, now that they've settled in with their tablet.
What's working for them ... and what's not? Keep reading.
1. The Longing for Full Control
Firstly, most of the Kobo customers I've spoken with are universally impressed with the Arc's sharp screen and front-loaded speakers. They compliment the form factor, and many...

I got my hands on a Kobo Arc today! A co-worker bought one and wanted my help setting it up. She's a complete e-book newbie, and was persuaded to buy the Arc because she travels a lot, and wanted a device she could take with her for books, movies, light Web browsing and entertainment.
The Kobo Arc is—in my opinion—a great little device for those needs, and it has something some of its competitors don't: a wide retail presence at every chain bookstore in Canada, and a comparatively bargain price, listing for $70 cheaper than the lowest-priced Google Nexus, which Indigo...